Sycamore Valley Elementary
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| Message from Principal Kawahara October 17, 2024 |
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Dear Sycamore Valley Families,
I hope that all is well with you and your family.
We have been busy thinking about all things fall. From TK assembling a beautiful fall tree, Kindergarteners learning about spiders and pumpkins in science, 1st graders doing fall themed math pattern work, second graders painting black cats, third graders writing spooky stories, fourth graders playing with cool and warm colors in their Haunted House paintings, to fifth graders leaning into the 5th grade fall traditions - we are enjoying the shift in seasons as we continue to grow!
Keep reading for some dates to remember, the read aloud schedule for the remainder of October and November and information about Red Ribbon Week and Halloween. Dates to Remember: 10/17 - Incoming TK Information Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm
10/23 - 10/31 - Red Ribbon Week activities 10/23 - Fire Safety Assembly - 1st grade 10/24 - Incoming Kinder Information Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm
10/31 - Halloween - Adjusted Wednesday Schedule
All TK / K 8:00am - 11:30am
1st - 5th Grade 8:00am - 12:50pm
Parade - 9:15am on theTurf Field
11/01 - No School
11/07 - Fun Run 11/11 - No School - Veterans Day
Read Alouds -
October Schedule
Read Aloud: November 24/25-Final Red Ribbon Week: Red Ribbon Week Information for Families
Halloween Information for Families:
Halloween Information
Parade Map Please keep reading for some upcoming event information and other PTA/Shark Fund News.
Thank you, Patricia Kawahara Principal |
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Important Dates to Remember |
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10/17 - Incoming TK Information Night 6-7pm 10/17 - Family Game Night Tickets on Sale 7pm 10/23 - 10/31 - Red Ribbon Week 10/24 - Site Council Meeting - Virtual 4:00pm 10/24 - Incoming Kinder Information Night 6-7pm
10/25 - Monster Mash
10/30 - Dippin’ Dot 10/31 - Halloween - Adjusted Wednesday Schedule
All TK / K 8:00am - 11:30am
1st - 5th Grade 8:00am - 12:50pm 10/31 - Halloween - Parade - 9:15am Turf Field 11/01 - No School 11/04 - C.O.P.E. Seminar 11/06 - PTA Association Meeting 8:05am - MPR
11/07 - Fun Run 11/11 - No School - Veterans Day 11/15 – Family Game Night
12/04 - PTA Association Meeting 8:05am - MPR
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Reminder:
If you need to drop-off items for your child or their teacher, Please call the school office when you arrive
at the main gate. (925) 855-2800 |
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Attendance Line Please call the attendance line to report an absence: 925-855-2898
AR 5113 States that all absences which are not cleared within two days after a student's return to school shall be recorded as unexcused (CUT). |
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Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday October 23rd through Thursday October 31st .
The theme for our school this year is Staying Healthy through being active, eating well and making good choices.
Throughout Red Ribbon Week, students will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and make a pledge to Stay Healthy through being active, eating well and making good choices, on the Red Ribbon Week Poster, which can be found outside the MPR. There will be various on campus events with the staying active and healthy theme during this week.
Red Ribbon Week Information for Families |
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Sycamore Valley Elementary 21st Annual Fun Run is coming!
Pledge packets went home this week. Check your child’s school folders or backpack.
Easy online pledge option available! http://www.pledgestar.com/sycamore/
All students who run will get a prize! (Must have signed pledge form turned in to run!) The top 30 students and the class who earn the most pledge dollars will get an ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT SYCAMORE PARK! Signed pledge forms due November 4, 2024 Fun Run: Thursday, November 7th at the Turf Field Pledge Form
Grade colors: TK: Orange 3: Green K : Purple 4: Dark Blue
1: Yellow 5: Rainbow
2: Red
Questions: Erin Meyer— funrun@sycamorevalleypta.org
Mark your calendars for the Fun Run on the Turf Field on November 7, 2024! |
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YEARBOOK
SYCAMORE FAMILIES!! WE NEED YOUR PICTURES! There is a new yearbook site for sharing pictures, it's user friendly and simple. When pictures are submitted please add event, grade, student names and teacher. You can't tell us too much. The more pictures you share the better the yearbook will be! |
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
The Research Project for October is aligned with the upcoming “Red Ribbon Week.” Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to increase student awareness of the importance of making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for schools and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention.
Students can pick any topic for their research presentation that is related to the importance of making healthy choices for the human body and mind. Example research topics may include exercise, sports, healthy eating, etc.
Presentations can be a trifold and/or poster board. Trifolds for projects are available in the front office. For this research topic we will not be accepting slide show (ppt), audio or video presentations as all research presentations will be displayed at the upcoming PTA event for Red Ribbon Week in the MPR. (Date will be announced soon.)
Presentations are due during the week of October 28 – October 31. Students should bring their presentations to the “Red Ribbon Week” event for displaying. Students should take their research projects home at the end of the event.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Raj (rajiedeol@gmail.com). STEAM Art
Signs up for November-May STEAM Art classes will happen on October 24th at 8:30pm. Watch for an email with more details.
Contact steamenrichment@sycamorevalleypta.org with any questions about the STEAM Enrichment program. |
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SYCAMORE NEEDS YOU! Become a 2024/25 Sponsor Today! We are at $12.5K and our GOAL is $25K Get your business noticed at school events, get sycamore supporters as your client, get a write-off, and get us to our fundraising goal!! Become a corporate sponsor today and help keep our school extra special. See the flyer below for all the details. Questions? Contact Jeannine Pickering jeannine.pickering@gmail.com
and Katerina McCormack katerinitsa@aol.com |
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Be A Mentor: Volunteer Clearance - Reminder We ask all of our parents/guardians to register w/ Be A Mentor for level #1 - general volunteer. This clearance will allow you to be on campus and/or in the classroom with the children.
Here is the link to sign up. Be A Mentor Click on the New Volunteers Apply Now on the bottom right side of the page. A TB test is a new requirement. The risk assessment form is to be completed by your doctor. You will need to upload, to your Be A Mentor account, either the completed risk assessment form or the negative TB test result form from your doctor.
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| Dippin’ Dot Calendar:
Oct. 30, Nov. 13 |
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Dippin Dot Pre-pay Punch Cards are Back!
Punch cards can be purchased for $25.00 in the Future Fund Store. Prepay for 5 Dippin' Dots, get one free Save time in line
No need to bring money to school Families can share one card 100% of proceeds benefit your students at Sycamore
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Sharky Shout Out:
A huge sharky shoutout to our Sharky Cinema organizers and volunteers.
Special shout out to: Lori Wodehouse
Jennifer de Guerre Kristin Graetz Laura Ruszkowski
For all the work hosting and feeding the kids for the show. |
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School Site Council Update |
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Please refer to Peachjar for after school enrichment opportunities that are offered for Sycamore students. Sycamore Peachjar |
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With the change of weather our lost and found will grow!! Take a look at the Rack and in the Yellow Bin.
You may be surprised and find a sweatshirt / jacket / or sweater that you did not know was left behind.
Please make sure that your child's name is marked on their clothing. Smaller Lost & Found items are in the Office.
Water Bottles and Lunch Boxes are on the shelf in the MPR. |
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